Advice - Burglaries - Part 1

Advice - Burglaries - Part 1

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🏫  Burglaries - Part 1

Darker nights can mean that burglaries in the Derbyshire Dales increase, so we have put together a series of information to help our communities protect yourselves around this issue…

Starting from the beginning...

Most burglars are opportunist, and they are unlikely to target a specific house – they seek out the easiest option where, minimum effort is used and will get the most rewards.  For example, vacant properties – those on holidays, in hospital, or have passed away. Criminals will weigh up their risk of getting caught and how long it will take them to carry out the crime without drawing any attention to themselves. They will even consider is it is risky to handle/sell on any stolen property due to the risks it may have. For example, high value tools that have been security marked (engraved) with some personal details will be tricky to sell on as those marks will have to be removed which puts a lot of suspicion around the provenance of the items. Or if you have pictures of your jewellery or special items ensure they are dated and registered at UK Property Register.
Good home security increases the criminal’s risk of being caught, so looking at it at the perspective of the criminal are you making it difficult for them to choose your house as their prize? Have they got to spend time breaking into your property, and is it easy to find/steal property quickly (think about where you keep those special/high value items – make sure they are not on show when not in use)? When assessing your property look at each layer – fencing/boundaries, garages/shed, doors/windows, alarms, CCTV and internal security. This does not mean that you have to do everything we suggest, it is more a guideline to consider securing your property.

🏫 Recommended websites to use...

Derbyshire Alert (free messages from us): https://www.derbyshirealert.co.uk

Neighbourhood Watch – join with your neighbours to build a safer community: https://www.derbyshireneighbourhoodwatch.co.uk

The UK National Property Register – a free site to register your valuables and improve your chances of getting them back if lost or stolen: https://www.immobilise.com

A real-time search tool presenting data from mobile networks, insurers and retailers: https://thenmpr.com/home

Products tested to reduce crime - https://www.soldsecure.com

Official Police security initiative - https://wwwsecuredbydesign.com

Find a Locksmith - https://www.locksmiths.co.uk

DCC Trusted Trader - https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/community/trusted-trader

Alarms - https://www.nsi.org.uk

#DarkerNights #Lockit #SaferCommunity

Thanks, PCSO Kirsty Hunt